Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Committed to the healing of body, mind, and spirit, the social worker conducts psychosocial assessments, provides education and therapeutic interventions for patients, and families as appropriate to achieve an optimal level of care.
In this role you would be a member of the only inpatient Behavioral Health Department in the Treasure Valley and you will have the opportunity to experience many different scenarios - assisting patients from a variety of experiences - to assist them with returning to a better quality of life, prepared with resources and support. This team functions in a multi-D model providing you the opportunity to work closely with the psychiatrists and the psychiatric technicians to provide a safe, healing environment for patients.
Position Details: This position will primarily support weekend coverage (Saturday or Sunday) working hours of 8:00AM - 6:30 PM.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Licensed as one of the following in the state where practicing:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Two years of post-license experience in related mental health setting preferred
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric, as applicable)
Revenue Management: Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients
Assess patient's treatment needs and provides appropriate interventions, including but not limited to the following: group and family therapy, risk assessment, chemical dependency groups, case management with community providers, and facilitating and documenting a viable discharge plan.
Complete psychosocial assessment and consult with physicians and hospital staff regarding patient and family psychological issues through formal and/or informal multidisciplinary conferences and treatment planning. May be called to facilitate the Treatment Planning process
Work cooperatively with immediate team and other hospital caregivers to meet the emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of patients and/or their family/caregivers
Complete clinical documentation in required timeframe and within set standards
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Associated topics: family case management, lcsw, mental health counselor, nasw, residential casework, sex abuse, social services, social services professional, social worker, transitions coach